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K.C. Knouse's avatar

I like the way Tommie Jean and Ted communicated without words. They had connected on a different level, a good sign. That kind of connection automatically brings the children into the mix, and they feel the vibe. This is not a fairytale. It happens. It happened to me. Okay, James, all that detail about the race made me hungry for a boat race story. You are a master of the racing saga. How 'bout it?

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James Ron's avatar

Though this was a tale, these things do indeed happen. I also thought of the kids picking up the vibe. And so good it happened to you! I'll see what I can do about "a boat race story." I have something in mind as this story took it's own direction from that intended. Thank you, K.C.

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

This old world could use a lot more of what this story has. A refreshing and warm tale, Ron. Loved it. - Jim

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James Ron's avatar

Hello, Jim. Thank you very much. I appreciate your reading my story.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

It just goes to show you how a life can be changed (several lives in this case) by a simple act of kindness. Nice story, Ron. I already know the ending.

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James Ron's avatar

Hi, Jim. Thank you very much.

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Barry Lederman, “normie”'s avatar

Perfect to lift all our spirits. Good prevails!

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, Barry. Good will win in the end.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Awww, I loved this. Sounds like a ready-made family. And a good-hearted man. Thank you, Ron, for leaving this sweet story open-ended -- I like to imagine my own happy ending.

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, Sharron. We never know what is just down the road or around the corner, do we?

To my amazement, serendipity has bested my best laid plans. : )

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

This seems true in all aspects of a life, Ron, but specially so when traveling. What happens outside the itinerary is always the most memorable, don't you think?

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James Ron's avatar

Yes, I do.

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The Radical Individualist's avatar

I love a happy ending.

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James Ron's avatar

Me, too.

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